Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Synthesis of Novel 6-N-Aryl/heteroarylethylimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-3-carboxamides: Bioisosteric Development of Bacillamide Analogues

Marine microorganisms constitute a prolific source of structurally unique secondary metabolites with diverse biological activities. Bacillamide A (1), a thiazole-containing tryptamide alkaloid, was...

Evaluation of mass dog vaccination campaign in Techiman, Ghana

Background Across Sub-Saharan Africa, implementation of mass dog vaccination programmes is frequently constrained by inconsistent vaccine procurement, financing limitations, cold-chain requirements, and weaknesses in distribution systems, rather than complete vaccine unavailabili...

Nutritional Composition, Chemical Safety, and Microbiological Quality of Farmed Palm Weevil Larvae ( Rhynchophorus phoenicis ) From a Commercial Rearing Unit in Ghana

ABSTRACT The consumption of palm weevil larvae ( Rhynchophorus phoenicis ), a traditional edible insect in Ghana, is on the rise; nevertheless, comprehensive data are scarce regarding the impact of culinary processing on its nutritional profile and safety. This research assessed...

Integrated hydrochemical and microbiological assessment of groundwater quality for early contamination detection and preventive management

Abstract Groundwater is a critical source of drinking water in many rural areas and peri-urban communities; however, both geochemical and microbiological factors increasingly influence its suitability. This study presents an integrated assessment of groundwater quality in mining...

Q Fever in Africa: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Zoonotic Potential and Disease Burden

ABSTRACT Introduction Q fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii , is increasingly recognised in Africa, though its burden remains underestimated due to limited surveillance and underreporting. Reliable prevalence and epidemiological data are crucial for understanding the disease's dis...